Earlham Hall The home of the Gurney family from 1786-1912. It was visited by their many friends including Amelia Opie, Harriet Martineau and William Wilberforce. The hall dates from c 1642.

William Wilberforce
(1759-1833) statesman

Harriet Martineau
(1802-1876) pioneer in opening many new spheres of work for women

John Gurney
(1749-1809)

Louisa Gurney Hoare
(1784-1836)

Joseph John Gurney
(1788-1847) banker

Elizabeth Fry
(1780-1845) prison reformer

Amelia Opie
(1769-1853) dramatist

Hannah Gurney
(1783-1872)

Samuel Gurney
(1786-1856) banker

Daniel Gurney
(1791-1880) banker